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Aired, May 21, 2014. Episode 94 Derrick Castle has a growing design and art business. Find out how Derrick got interested in printmaking and how he has grown his business and his client list. Find out what he does for research when creating brands. Check out Derrick on Instagram at @strawcastle Back when I started, Design Recharge on a platform called Spreecast. I fell in love with the format but had to pay for each episode if I wanted to download it. I paid the monthly fee to keep all episodes up so people could access them but couldn't afford to download each episode. When Spreecast folded they allowed creators to download all past episodes, I jumped on it. I missed a few because of a technical error and a few others because of my error. But I have yet to upload many of them. You will notice no intros and hopefully notice how I have improved. Ha Ha, seriously, I hope I have improved. __________________________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at:

Graphic Design History, Design History, Visual Communication, Design in the 20th Century, 21st Century design, David Carson, Paul Rand, Saul Bass, motion graphics, design education Episode 305. Aired on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Do you want to learn more about Design History? Do you know how to use design history in your execution today? How do you connect design history to your design process? How can you use inspiration from past designers on your designs for clients now? Design History is different than art history. Agree or Disagree? What do you want to know about design history? We are going to be doing things different this week on Design Recharge, I will see you three days this week. I am excited to have my friend Mandy Horton on the show three times this week to give us a brief history into her three classes she teaches at University of Central Oklahoma. If you never had a History of Design class then this will be your Cliff Notes. If you want to catch the other episodes in this series links to th

Graphic Design History, Design History, Visual Communication, Design in the Industrial Revolution, Constructivist Design, Bauhaus, design education Episode 304. Aired on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Do you want to learn more about Design History? Do you know how to use design history in your execution today? How do you connect design history to your design process? How can you use inspiration from past designers on your designs for clients now? Design History is different than art history. Agree or Disagree? What do you want to know about design history? We are going to be doing things different this week on Design Recharge, I will see you three days this week. I am excited to have my friend Mandy Horton on the show three times this week to give us a brief history into her three classes she teaches at University of Central Oklahoma. If you never had a History of Design class then this will be your Cliff Notes. If you want to catch the other episodes in this series links to those shows are below: This episo

Graphic Design History, Design History, Egyptians, Beginning of Visual Communication, Cave Paintings, Birth of Design, Birth of Visual Communication Episode 303. Aired on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Do you want to learn more about Design History? Do you know how to use design history in your execution today? How do you connect design history to your design process? How can you use inspiration from past designers on your designs for clients now? Design History is different than art history. Agree or Disagree? Do you think Cave Paintings are design history or art history? What do you want to know about design history? We are going to be doing things different this week on Design Recharge, I will see you three days this week. I am excited to have my friend Mandy Horton on the show three times this week to give us a brief history into her three classes she teaches at University of Central Oklahoma. If you never had a History of Design class then this will be your Cliff Notes. If you want to catch the other episo

Have you ever wanted to focus on one thing but weren’t sure how to do it? Do you know who your ideal audience is? Have you explored different revenue streams for your focus skill, your superpower? Do you want to know how a successful illustrator, has made illustration his full time gig for over 20 years? Episode 302. Aired June 19, 2019. This week I am excited to have Drew Pocza on, Drew is an incredible illustrator with a super fun and cute style. He has found a niche and found clients within that niche. Drew is also entrepreneurial and has expanded his scope from working for others to also selling his own merchandise. He has a passion for yoga which helps with all kinds of spiritual, mental, and physical health. I met Drew two years ago at Creative South. He was easy to talk to and always learning and passionate about people. To join me LIVE every Wednesday go to http://bit.ly/dr-list to sign up and get the link. If you already get the weekly newsletter no need to sign up you will get the link in your

Have you ever thought you knew your “thing” then it had to change because the industry shifted or the work dried up or changed? Have you ever embraced change even though it meant reinventing yourself and how people identified you? Have you ever put strategy before a passion? Do you love branding and managing a brand? Episode 301. Aired Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Can’t wait for this week with this guy!!! Sean Ferguson @inkstatic Often designers turn into illustrators and lots of illustrators embrace design but many don’t want to turn to the design side once they have gone full-illustration, but Sean is a man of business and opportunity but also a man who loves helping people. Sean did not stop at illustration or design, he is also a photographer and a strategist. This may seem like a big turn maybe but it has him happy and challenged. He has found a place where he is valued, stretched, and can make a difference. I always love talking to Sean, talk about a JOY, that is him. He is easy to talk to, always make

Episode 300. Aired Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Jeremy Slagle is one of my friends who is a huge inspiration to me. Then I learn something about him that makes his story even more powerful and more inspiring. When you don’t think that is possible, well guess what it is! Let me tell you a little about what we will talk about tomorrow: Have you ever wondered if you can go out on your own? Do you struggle calling yourself a design firm when you feel like a lonely freelancer? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Are you self-taught in some area that now you are an expert at? Have you had to rely on your faith in your God-given abilities and that He would provide even when no clients are knocking at the door? And we will talk about why Jeremy doesn’t like the word freelance. Huge Praise this week. This show with Jeremy Slagle marks the 300th episode and our 7 year anniversary. I could never have done it without the ever-organized and always encouraging Ashleigh Barkley. Big thanks to Design Recharge’s new inte

Is there an unpaved path ahead of you that you have to trailblaze? Are you pioneering a new adventure? Are you scared, afraid, or dealing with imposter syndrome? Are you unsure about your purpose, your meaning, your superpower? Do you vacillate between chaos and order? Does one of them scare you more than other does? Is your world wrapped into chaos or order so much people are afraid to get close, or ruffle feathers? Can you Measure what you are doing or is what you are trying to do too big to measure, too hard to measure? Episode 299. Aired May 29, 2019. Been a hard week for me. I don't like disappointing. And that is what I feel like I did. I didn't get the site up. Maybe you noticed, maybe not. Maybe I have disappointed you before and you are like, diane you don't deliver on your promises. Sometimes the struggle bus barely gets you home before you have to get right back on it. I am good don't worry about me. Seriously I am so grateful for you, for my family, for clients, my students, for God clarifying t

You know when your gut gives you a direction but you don’t know why? Ever been afraid to follow where your heart seems to be leading you? Are you sure you should trust your gut? Has it ever led you astray? When something is scary do you lean in and go for it or do you put your hands up and go the other direction? Are you a Shark, a Tuna, or a Dolphin? Tune in tomorrow to hear about how leaning into the scary parts has been rewarding and anxiety-ridden, but I am able to help more people by listening and leaning in, rather than throwing my hands up and walking away. Episode 298. Aired Wednesday, May 22, 2019. _________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: rechargingyou.com/298 Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Recharging You helps freelancing creatives find and utilize their strengths and guides them in reaching their business and creative goals, through training and workshops, coaching, and creative

Do you want to know what has helped me network the most online? Talking to creatives every week about what they are doing. Do you want to know how to make more friends within an industry? Do you desire to increase your knowledge about a subject matter? If you answered yes, then this episode is for you. Episode 297. Aired May 15, 2019. This week I am excited to have some long-time friends on the show: Carlos Gomez (Sketchzone Podcast), Dustin Lee (Passive Income for Designers & The Honest Designers Podcast), Mark Hirons (Creative Waffle). You can probably guess what the side project is… yep podcasting. You may not be interested in creating your own podcast but I want you to hear how each of these are different and the vision for these ranges as well. This is much like our design businesses. We are all in the same industry but we don’t have the same clients, we have niched down to some extent, maybe without realizing it. Episode and show notes will be available at https://www.rechargingyou.com/297 Follow

Do you know how to niche down? Do you know how to find what your superpower is? Do you know how to find clients who need this niche? Do you want to know how to find more clients? Do you struggle with optimizing your site and getting organic leads to your site? . If you answered yes to any of these questions this episode is for you. This week I will be interviewing Kyle Courtright. Kyle is the founder of LogoWave (his side project), a branding specialist, and a design entrepreneur. Tune in to hear his story. . Episode 296. Aired May 8 2019. . Follow Kyle at: Resources 75 Point Designer's Checklist to Attract, Win and Keep Clients (Free): http://courtrightdesign.com/attract-win-keep-design-clients/ . Logo Inspiration Generator Tool (Free): http://courtrightdesign.com/logo-design-inspiration-generator-tool/ . 100+ Must-Have Graphic Designer Resources (Free) http://courtrightdesign.com/graphic-design-resources/ . The Ultimate Guide to Logo Design - Ebook: http://courtrightdesign.com/logo-design-ebook/ . Logo Wave

Do you know how to track your progress on social media? On Instagram? Do you know how to “work” the algorithm? When you pivot in your career how does that affect your social media following? Or your audience? What is the best tactic to use on social media? Do you struggle with social media taking over your life? Do you play the social media game, likes for likes, not overliking something/someone, keeping follower count higher than following count? How to understand and replicate your best performing post? Is there a good time or better time to post? Do you know how to use your old posts? Do you understand how to hashtag for better performance? Episode 295. Aired Wednesday, May 1, 2019  This week I am excited to have Lisa Quine back on the show. Lisa is a lettering artist, muralist, designer, illustrator, full-time freelancer, and entrepreneur. She is analytical and one of the friendliest and open people I have ever met. Lisa really cares about helping other people and she is going to share how she has wrang

Are you Self-Taught? Aren’t we all in some areas? Do you think you might spend too much time on Social Media, or creating posts for Social Media? Are you a freelancer? Have you been one for over 10 years? Is your goal to be a freelancer and want to know how Adam Grason has been able to do it for so long? Do you have multiple streams of income? Do you know how to get started in building multiple streams? Do your career goals line up with your passions and beliefs? Is it important for you to do life / work on your terms? Do you have multiple regular or retainer clients? Or are all your eggs in one basket? Is it important for you to have time for your family but struggle to break away from work, or really take time off during holidays and vacations? Episode 294. Aired Wednesday, April 24, 2019 This week’s guest has some wisdom to share on these subjects. This week I am excited to have Adam Grason on the show. Adam is a designer, illustrator, full-time freelancer, and entrepreneur. He is self-taugh

Have you ever felt bad for what you are charging? Have you ever felt like you are having to sell your services and feel sleezy because you really need to pay this bill and you REALLY need this new client? Have you ever felt like once again you under-bid yourself? Have you ever thought about focusing in on one area of design and felt nauseous because you think it will hurt your business if you niché down? This week I am stoked to have someone who has shaken up the business of design so much with his insight and wisdom, Blair Enns. He comes from the other side, the non-design side, but has a LOVE for designers and creatives. He is an amazing writer and wise soul. He speaks so much truth in his book, Win Without Pitching. Blair teaches creatives how to position themselves as the expert and by doing this we are able to charge more for our services which allows us to leave the desperation mentality and swim into the deep end. This episode is going to be a little different because I did not send him any questions

Are you wanting to try something new in your business? Are you afraid no one will show up for this new thing/event? You need to look at new business from a new perspective, You need to chase failure and by doing that guarantee success. Episode 292. Airs Wednesday, March 27, 2019. This episode almost didn't happen. I am honestly tired and I just had spring break. But Spring Break was awesome. I got a lot of work done for some clients and I feel great about it. But it meant some late nights. I also made time to meet some new friends and get to know them better. This episode is going to focus on how I look at success and set myself up for success when I plan an event, client presentations, or even going out and trying something new. Because what IF you plan something, launch something, create something and no one buys, no one shows up. What if there are only crickets? We are going to talk about looking at the goals in a new way, having realistic expectations, and catering to crickets. When you look at failur

Do you want to know how he has been able to run a successful business from his house? What are the Pros and Cons of working from home? Having a one-man show for almost 20 years? Staying in the same niche field for over 20 years, how does it still hold your attention? Is it just as exciting today as it was in the beginning? Working for yourself is often not the only thing we do, what other things have you done to diversify your income streams that most people might not know? Want to know what a seasoned designer sees as issues in our industry? If you answered yes to any of these questions, get ready to learn from one of the best designers in our industry. We will dig into Joe’s successes over the years, along with the power of listening, humility vs ego, and how collaborating is one of Joe’s superpowers. Episode 291. Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2019. This week I will have a great talk with entrepreneur, sports designer, and just overall great guy, Joe Bosack. He has learned a lot in his 20+ years in

Aired Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Have you ever felt you were walking in someone else’s shoes, living a life that you didn’t feel was true to your soul? Have you felt for some time that your life has taken me in different directions, but aren’t sure how to pursue the dream life you have always imagined? Do you welcome hard work, because you believe nothing worth something comes easy? Have you wanted to find a group of creatives to learn and grow with? If you answered yes to any of these questions, get ready to be inspired. Get ready to hear a story of someone who completely changed direction and followed her calling. And get ready to hear about how Beth Inglish is learning, growing, and pursuing the life she is creating. This week I will introduce you to Beth Inglish, a painter, marketing consultant, designer, speaker, community builder, and entrepreneur. She has created a group for creatives in Nashville. Website: http://bethinglish.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/binglishart Instagram: https://www

How many hours a week do you work? Too many? Does your output match your input? Have you had to expand your idea of your ideal business? Have you thought about adding another designer on full time but don’t know where to start? Have you put your passion project to work for you? Do you know how to start integrating things you are learning into offerings for your clients? Episode 289. Aired March 6, 2019. This week we will find out what keeps Veronique Zayas energized and how she has created a killer business model in a small market. She has created a boutique design agency in Pensacola Florida and is a cornerstone for the creatives in that city. Veronique’s energy is contagious and her business savvy is undeniable. Follow Veronique: Hatchmarkstudio.com Instagram.com/hatchmarkstudio ___________________________ Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/289 Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Recharging You

Episode 288. Aired February 27, 2019. Have you ever worked an InHouse job surrounded by people but all the creatives are separated into different teams? Have you ever wanted to bring your creative team together with other teams to explore projects, topics, or creative ideas? Do you brainstorm regularly with others? Do you want to bring others together to make everyone stronger? Do you have a passion project outside of work, but aren’t sure how to find time to do it? This week we will find out what drives Josh Morey to create community at work. Josh has been working InHouse at three different places for over 10 years. The last five Josh has been at Michigan State University. He has a heart for community and wants to see creatives find a place to grow. He has found the time and energy outside of his day job to start a community for creatives on Michigan State’s campus, we will find out how he did it and what he hopes to do with this group. Follow Josh at: joshua-morey.com instagram.com/joshuamorey @joshuamor

Find full show notes at: rechargingyou.com/287 Episode 287. Aired February 20, 2019 This week we are focusing on ways to recharge your batteries. That is what this week in the Love on Designers month is about too. We are going to come together for a meet-up and to share how we recharge our creative batteries. Here are some questions we will ask each other: 1. When do you feel most run-down? 2. What do you do that supplies you a jolt of energy at work?at home? 3. Is there an activity you can do to almost always get your creative juices flowing? 4. Is there an activity you can do to lift your spirits? 5. What can you do this week to love on yourself and give some much needed self-care? 6. Is social media a drain or a lifter for you?These are do-able. Come on screen with me on Wednesday. We want to love on you too. Week 3 for Love on Designers is RECHARGE This is a week for you, so focus on you and giving you what you need this week. Shoot a picture and use the hashtag #loveondesigners this week and let us kn